On Sunday, March 29, Tottenham announced that Igor Tudor would be leaving his post as head coach with immediate effect.
“We can confirm that it has been mutually agreed for head coach Igor Tudor to leave the club with immediate effect,” a club statement read.
“Tomislav Rogic and Riccardo Ragnacci have also left their respective roles of goalkeeping coach and physical coach.
“We thank Igor, Tomislav and Riccardo for their efforts during the past six weeks, in which they worked tirelessly.”
Difficult reign in London
The decision comes after just 44 days and seven games in charge, making Tudor the second manager to be dismissed from Spurs after Thomas Frank parted ways on February 6.
In his seven games in charge, Tudor’s Spurs won only one match, had one draw and lost five times.
The sole victory came in the UEFA Champions League, when they beat Atletico Madrid in the second leg of their round of 16 clash.
Spurs were knocked out by the Spanish club on aggregate.
Domestically, Tottenham have had a tumultuous season, and with just seven games to go, they find themselves dancing around the relegation zone.
Their last match was a must-win against relegation rivals Nottingham Forest. However, Tudor’s side lost 3-0.
Sadly, after that clash, Tudor learned about the passing of his father.
“We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time,” the club statement added.
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Can Tottenham avoid relegation?
Tottenham now sit 17th, just a point above the relegation zone, and West Ham who could surpass their London rivals as they begin to find their footing under Nuno Espirito Santo.
Should Spurs get relegated, it will be the first time since 1977 that they find themselves in the second tier of English football.
Their next game is on Sunday, April 12, when the Premier League returns after the international break and the FA Cup quarter-finals.
They face Sunderland, who have had a much better season and are currently 11th on the league table.
Will this be the start of Tottenham’s fight to stay in England’s top flight?
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